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Nats look to finish weekend strong in Game 3

Marlins:

Emilio Bonifacio – LF

Omar Infante – 2B

Mike Stanton – RF

Greg Dobbs – 3B

Gaby Sanchez – 1B

Bryan Petersen – CF

Donnie Murphy – SS

Brett Hayes – C

Brad Hand – P

Nationals:

Ian Desmond – SS

Jayson Werth – CF

Ryan Zimmerman – 3B

Michael Morse – LF

Jonny Gomes – RF

Danny Espinosa – 2B

Chris Marrero – 1B

Jesus Flores – C

Chien-Ming Wang – P

*Ryan Mattheus, who has been on the Disabled List with a sore right shoulder since August 26, threw a simulated game yesterday and told the media he felt good about it, though Manager Davey Johnson reported that the right-hander’s velocity is not where he wants it. There is still no definitive word on if Mattheus will return to the bullpen before the season ends.

*Jayson Werth has hit nine doubles, a triple and seven home runs for 40 RBI against the Marlins in his career.

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